How long does Bojangles Franchisor have to review a site approval application?
Bojangles Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Franchisor shall review the application for site approval; and within forty-five (45) days of Franchisor's receipt of the application, Franchisor shall approve the proposed site or reject the site with comments as to why it was rejected. Franchisor reserves the right to reject any site proposed by Franchisee if Franchisee or its affiliates (or any beneficial owner(s) of Franchisee or its affiliates): fail to demonstrate adequate financial resources and operational readiness to develop the site and operate the Restaurant, including adequate sources of capital; are not in good standing under this Agreement, any other agreements between Franchisee or its affiliates (or any beneficial owner(s) of Franchisee or its affiliates) and Franchisor or its affiliates; or fail to adhere to any manuals, policies and/or procedures implemented by Franchisor in connection with other agreements between Franchisor and Franchisee or its affiliates (or any beneficial owner(s) of Franchisee or its affiliates), including without limitation as related to operational standards.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 82)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Bojangles's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, once a franchisee submits a site approval application, Bojangles has 45 days to either approve the proposed site or reject it, providing comments explaining the reasons for rejection.
Bojangles retains the right to reject a proposed site if the franchisee or its affiliates do not demonstrate adequate financial resources and operational readiness, are not in good standing under any agreements with Bojangles, or fail to adhere to Bojangles's manuals, policies, and procedures related to operational standards.
This 45-day review period is a crucial timeframe for franchisees, as delays in site approval can impact the overall development schedule and potentially lead to breaches of the franchise agreement. Franchisees should ensure their site proposals are thorough and meet Bojangles's criteria to facilitate a smooth and timely review process.